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WI vs AUS Match Analysis

The fifth and final T20I between West Indies and Australia will take place at Warner Park, Basseterre, on July 28, 2025. The match is expected to begin at 7:00 PM local time, with fans anticipating another close contest. With Australia already leading the series, West Indies will be eager to end on a high.

The series has seen the West Indies unleash aggressive batting, driven by the experience of Russell and Hetmyer. Their top and middle-order batters are capable of dismantling bowling attacks with ease.

The balance of squad depth and versatility has underpinned Australia’s strong showings in recent T20Is. Power hitters and bowling all-rounders have enabled them to outplay the West Indies under pressure.

West Indies vs Australia Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Shai Hope, recognized for his calmness and classical approach, captains a West Indies side full of potential. Although Hope is principally known as an ODI player, he is gradually finding his feet in the shortest format as he seeks to mix youth with experience.

WI possess a fearsome batting line-up with hitters like Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer. Evin Lewis and Brandon King provide aggression at the top, while Shai Hope acts as a sheet anchor. The inclusion of Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd offers depth in the lower-middle order.

The bowling unit is captained by Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder, who both provide pace and bounce. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie provide variety in the form of left-arm spin, which can be useful in the middle period.

In the fourth T20I at Basseterre, WI posted a strong total of 205 for 9, riding on contributions from multiple batters. However, their bowlers struggled to contain Australia’s aggressive chase. Despite regular wickets, the visitors reached the target in 19.2 overs. West Indies lost the match by 3 wickets with 4 balls remaining, giving Australia a 3–1 lead in the series.

West Indies Squad

West Indies Squad

Shai Hope (c, wk), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.

Australia

The Australian T20 team thrives under Marsh’s leadership, which combines steadiness with a flair for aggression. Marsh’s all-rounder skills naturally make him lead from the front, and he has been able to find that balance between power and control to great effect since taking over.

AUS boasts a stacked batting order with match-winners like Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, and Josh Inglis. Young talents like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short provide firepower up the order. With Marsh and Cameron Green in the middle, Australia’s lineup has both stability and explosiveness.

Their bowling is well-rounded, with Adam Zampa handling spin duties efficiently. Nathan Ellis and Sean Abbott have been consistent at the death, while Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett offer variations.

In the previous match between the two sides, AUS chased successfully a target of 206 with 4 balls to spare, with Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis negotiating a key mid-innings phase when the heat was on. The bowlers were under pressure to stem the flow of runs, but did enough to restrict West Indies to a total that made chasing manageable. Australia secured a 3-wicket victory with two balls, securing the overall series.

Australia Squad

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.

WI vs AUS Outfield Report

The Basseterre pitch has been favoring batters throughout the series, offering true bounce and fast outfield. Spinners do get some grip in the middle overs, but overall, it’s a high-scoring venue. Bowlers must rely on variations and smart field placements to control runs.

The weather forecast for July 28 shows partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering around 29°C in the evening. Humidity could be slightly high, affecting bowlers’ grip and stamina. Rain is not expected, so a full game should be on the cards.

Teams batting first at Warner Park in the latest T20Is have generally managed scores close to 180. The highest score seen this series was 205, while anything below 160 tends to be hard to defend. Chasing has been slightly easier under lights due to the dew factor and the pitch staying true.

West Indies vs Australia Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five T20Is between these sides, Australia has emerged victorious in four, with West Indies winning one.

WI vs AUS Prediction

According to cricket analysts Australia have a 53% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.